Hofman, Hans Nano (Former Toronto Star Employee). Peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital on Friday, February 25th, 2011. Hans Hofman, in his 70th year, beloved husband of Dianne (Sirr). Loving father of Tawnia (John) Christos and Kerri (Dave) Emerick. Loving Grandpa of Ashlyn, Brayden, Brianna, and Keira. Dear brother of Jane DeGreef, and Marg (Ralph) Kitchen. Fondly remembered by his mother-in-law June Sirr, his brother and sisters-in-law Pat and Tom Smith, Margie Sirr, and his nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 from 7-9 pm. Memorial service will be held, 1:00 pm Friday, March 4th, 2011 in Adjala United Church (Reaney’s), 1608 Adjala Concession 4. Donations in Hans’ memory to the Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville Site, 100 Rolling Hills Dr. Orangeville, ON, L9W 4X9 would be appreciated by the family. RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Carole and Ron Smitko says
Dianne, Very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We would love to hear from you. Please contact us. Sincerely
Carole
Beverley Henderson says
Dianne, So sorry to hear of Hans passing….I too lost my dear Doug Aug. 22, 2008 and have recently moved to Orillia. I would love to hear from you. Please contact me….
Sincere Sympathy,
Bev
Marg and Ralph says
Just reading all these tributes to our brother Hans brings fresh tears to my eyes. He truly was a friend to all he met, and so much more to all of our family. Thanks, Hans for being such a wonderful brother. Thanks to all of you, for remembering him so well.
Marg & Ralph Kitchen
Sandy Goodyear says
Diane
So very sorry of the loss of
your husband Hans
Sandy
Marlene Nelson says
Diane
We are saddened to hear of Hans passing. Hans was always a friendly person with a big smile. Diane we just wanted you to know we’re thinking of you.
We are in Florida now but I will call you when I get home.
Marlene & Terry
Dale says
Diane
Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, Hans.
Sincerely
Dale
Vanesa Dragicevic says
Sad news indeed.
Hans will be missed, a bright light indeed.
He was a kind, generous and honest man, always a smile on his face.
We have shared many good antiquing conversations over a bad cup of coffee. he was definitely a curator of time.
His love for his family was unsurpassed.
Dianne, Tawnia and Kerri, my heart goes out to you.
I will miss Hans and his acts of kindness.
kindest regards
Vanesa Dragicevic
Charlie says
An era ended for me when I heard the news of Hans’ passing. Diane, Tawnia and Kerri, words cannot express my deepest condolences.
I will remember so fondly the memories I have of Hans. How he would stop in and visit with me at my antique shop in Caledon on his way home from work at the Star. I remember always being so very excited to see “The Star Car” pull into our parking lot! I new what that meant, there would be stories of the day, told with passion and enthusiasm. There would be coffee and perhaps a donut, there might have even been a new antique item that he had found at an auction and fallen in love with. Over many, many years we would enjoy many conversations over coffee and try and figure out the history of his fantastic antique pieces.
I wish I could see that “Star Car” with Hans and his bright and ever-smiling face once more. Alas, I know that he will be the Star that shines from Heaven, so brightly for all of us to see.
Many wonderful, wonderful memories I will always have to look back and smile upon, may you too as well.
Regards,
Charlie Fendley
Bogdan Lukaszek says
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss.
Bogdan and Katrina
Mark DuBois says
Hans was a great supporter of the music at our little church at Adjala United and, as well , for me as the music director. His gifts to me of old music ,recordings and music stands ,collected at various auctions and sales, will always remind me of a man who wanted to show his appreciation to people who made life at his church so important.
I will miss him and I want Dianne to know that there is always a song in my heart for her.
God Bless
Mark.
Maddie & Bill says
How do we make sense of the unbelievable? Our love sent to you now, as it has been over this impossible time. Hans shared a true friendship with us both that will never be replaced.
Shirley and Harry Rotstein and Family says
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your whole family at this time.
We will always have the great memories of the times we spent together.
Shirley and Harry
Debbie Burke says
My heart goes out to your entire family at ths time.
You are in my thoughts always.
Love
Debbie
Peter and Myriam Schut says
Your entire family is in our thoughts and in our prayers… today and always!
Forever in our hearts!
xoxo